Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh • Superior, WI

38d • $40,000 - $44,000

About The Position

Assists with the development and implementation of assigned sport program(s) strength and conditioning related activities and provides expert knowledge and instruction for a competitive intercollegiate athletics program in support of fielding a competitive team, fostering a positive student-athlete experience, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of one year experience planning and leading strength and conditioning activity
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or other nationally recognized certification
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certified
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to provide strength and conditioning programming to a diverse population of student-athletes.
• Ability to travel overnight, work nights, weekends and as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of staff and student-athletes.
• Ability to resolve problems and answer questions related to strength and conditioning program.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles - Policy 615

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Experience planning and leading collegiate strength and conditioning activity
• Experience working with NCAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact and liaison to coaching staff, medical professionals, and student-athletes to monitor physical health, improve athletic abilities, and provide information and coaching
• Assists in in the development and monitoring of individual and team weight training and conditioning programs
• Enters and maintains computerized data and tracking of individual and team student-athlete workouts
• Assists with the instruction and execution of conditioning simulations and exercises for a designated athletic team, provides information, and consults with student-athletes regarding weight lifting and conditioning techniques and safety
• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program; to include adhering to and enforcing all departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the governing sport conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• Support the Head Coach and promote the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program; to include adhering to and enforcing all policies and procedures outlined in the departmental handbook, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the governing sport conference, and the NCAA.
• Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of the NCAA and the University's governing conference(s).
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees